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Early Voting In Florida And Nevada
The McCain campaign just finished a conference bragging about a good start to GOP early and absentee vote efforts in Florida.  Without getting into the numbers, it's probably worth waiting a week before either campaign can make solid brags. The long-lines in Democratic areas are fairly ...
2008 Early Voting
elections.gmu.edu — 2008 Early Voting Statistics Last updated: Oct. 20, 2008 And they're off! Hundreds of thousands of people have already cast their ballot for the 2008 presidential election. By early vote, I mean any vote cast prior to Election Day, be it by absentee ... (more) 2008 Early Voting
Early voting a boost for Dems
Early voting a boost for Dems
usatoday.com — The trend is evident in Ohio, North Carolina and Iowa, Nevada and New Mexico, state and county figures show. In Georgia, blacks are voting in greater numbers than they did in 2004. The early voting trend is about even in Colorado. Republicans claim ... (more) Early voting a boost for Dems
 	Early Voting, Now at 11%, Could Reach 30%
Early Voting, Now at 11%, Could Reach 30%
gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup Poll Daily tracking data indicate that about 11% of registered voters who plan to vote have already voted as of Wednesday night, with another 19% saying they plan to vote before Election Day. Roughly equal percentages of Barack ... (more) Early Voting, Now at 11%, Could Reach 30%
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